Letticia Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: leh-TISH-uh /lɛˈtɪʃə/
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: joyful; English: derived from Letitia
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Letticia is derived from the Latin word "laetitia," which translates to "joy" or "happiness." This Latin term has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European word "*ley-" meaning "to be glad." The evolution of the name can be traced through various linguistic stages, beginning with its Latin origins, transitioning into Old French as "Letice" or "Leticia," and eventually entering the English language in the medieval period. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its joyful connotation.
Historically, the name Letticia has been associated with several notable figures and texts. In the context of Christianity, the name's Latin root "laetitia" appears in ecclesiastical writings, emphasizing joy in the spiritual sense.
The name gained further prominence during the Renaissance, a period marked by a revival of classical learning and literature, which often celebrated themes of joy and happiness. Additionally, the name is sometimes linked to saints and biblical figures, although specific references are less common compared to other names.
Culturally, Letticia embodies themes of joy and celebration, making it a fitting choice in various traditions. The name has been used in literature and art, often symbolizing happiness and positivity.
Its association with joy has contributed to its enduring appeal across generations. Related forms, such as Letitia, have also appeared in historical texts, showcasing the name's adaptability and resonance in different linguistic and cultural contexts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Letticia was first seen in the United States in 1952.
Letticia has ranked as high as #1099 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, New York, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Letticia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Letticia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Letticia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Letticia (1999)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Letticia.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1971 | 23 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1952 | 7 |